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Video: Carolina Insider Podcast - Antawn Jamison On UNC's Hiring Of Michael Malone

UNC Basketball great Antawn Jamison speaks with Jones Angell and Adam Lucas from the Carolina Insider podcast about North Carolina's hiring of new head men's basketball coach Michael Malone, Jamison's role in the process, and more. (View Video)

Lucas: Carolina Qualities

Michael Malone was on the verge of pursuing a career in law enforcement. But first he wanted to blanket the country with letters to see if he might find an opportunity in coaching. He didn't want to abuse the connections created by his father, Brendan's, lifetime in the game, so he sent the letters on his own. The first college coach to respond was Dean Smith. (GoHeels.com)

North Carolina Announces Hiring Of Michael Malone As Men’s Basketball Head Coach

Michael Malone, a 24-year NBA coaching veteran who led the Denver Nuggets to a world championship title in 2023, is the University of North Carolina's next men's basketball head coach. Malone will be welcomed to Chapel Hill at an introductory news conference at the Smith Center Tuesday at 6 p.m. It will be open to the public, and doors open at 5 p.m. (GoHeels.com)

Video: Locked On Tar Heels - Will Michael Malone Work at UNC?

On Monday, news broke that UNC plans to hire former Denver Nuggets head coach and NBA Champion coach Michael Malone. Will it work, or is this another version of Carolina hiring Bill Belichick? Multiple Tar Heels announced their intention to enter the transfer portal. Will they stay in? (View Video)

Six early priorities for Michael Malone at UNC

When UNC turns the keys over to Michael Malone, he’ll need to quickly stabilize a program with high expectations. With the transfer portal opening Tuesday, it puts immediate pressure on him to address pressing issues. There is a lot on Malone’s to-do list during his first few weeks when he officially takes over, but here are six important priorities: (Tar Heel Tribune)

Chansky’s Notebook: They Like Mike

North Carolina's hiring of Michael Malone came completely out of left field. Or did it? When looking closer at the next Carolina head men’s basketball coach, there are a few factors which likely contributed to his candidacy. The first, which is of paramount importance in this era of college hoops, is that UNC does not have to pay a buyout to land Malone. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Guard Kyan Evans to Enter Transfer Portal

Kyan Evans, who spent this past season at North Carolina, will enter the transfer portal. Evans, who played his first two seasons of college basketball at Colorado State, transferred to UNC last spring after having a big season with the Rams. The 6-foot-2 junior from Kansas City started the first 17 games of the season before taking on a reserve role. (TarHeel247)

Video: Big Hitters Podcast - UNC Hires Michael Malone As Head Basketball Coach

The Tar Heels have a new basketball coach. On Monday news broke that Michael Malone will be UNC’s next coach. Spenser Dalton, Michael Hardison, and Ross Martin convene for a reaction podcast and process all the emotions of the day - from shock and surprise to anger and acceptance. (View Video)

Zayden High Entering Transfer Portal

Zayden High, a 6-foot-10 forward who spent the last three seasons at North Carolina, playing for the Tar Heels in two of them, will enter the transfer portal. High averaged .8 points and 1.1 rebounds per game as a freshman in the 2023-24 season. He sat out the following season, and this past season averaged 3.4 points and 2.8 rebounds in 265 minutes. (TarHeel247)

UNC Forward James Brown Entering Transfer Portal

North Carolina sophomore forward James Brown has opted to explore other opportunities. On Tuesday morning, the Aurora, Ill. native confirmed he will enter into the transfer portal. The 6-foot-10 forward averaged 1.2 points and 1.4 rebounds in nine appearances this season for the Tar Heels before undergoing season-ending surgery on Feb. 18. (Inside Carolina)

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